Recovery Through Participation

In late 2016, TNOYS kicked off a collaborative initiative in Central Texas designed to integrate youth engagement with principles of trauma-informed care. Through the project, funded by a grant from the St. David’s Foundation, TNOYS has collaborated with partner organizations to conduct quality trainings and support integration of these principles into the delivery of youth services.

One of the key principles of trauma-informed care is to give people being served input into the services and decisions that affect their lives. Youth engagement, peer support, strengths-based practice, and positive youth development are all critical elements of a strong program that is trauma informed. Click here to learn more about the Recovery through Participation key concepts.

Youth services providers in Central Texas have experienced both challenges and successes in regard to working in partnership with youth and working to incorporate their voices consistently into program design and service delivery. Recovery Through Participation gave these providers a platform to share their experiences with others and the chance to help the Central Texas youth services community enhance its integration of youth engagement and trauma-informed care.

Resources

Read a recap of the successes and lessons learned after Year 2 of the project.

Read the press release about the St. David’s grant that made Recovery Through Participation possible.